Tuesday, August 30, 2011

RWC 2011 Smartphone users are in luck…

as at this stage there are now competing free apps for your Rugby World Cup 2011 attention.

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First up was the official RWC 2011 app, for most flavours including Android.

Hot on the heels of that one, Fairfax comes along with there own…..

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free app too, this ones called Rugby Heaven, also on Android and others.

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Its says it will feature some AR stuff with Grant Fox (maybe involve QR codes?) and also some commentaries from funnyman Leigh Hart.

10 days to go!

Daffodil Day was celebrated last Friday

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and guess who got dressed up?

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Even the local seagulls….

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appreciate a great spot to relax and take in the view.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Bishop, the King, the Queen….

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one evening this week…….they were all there in the usual Nelson sunshine, and spring hasn’t even officially started yet!

What time is it?

Its late August in the Nelson region…..

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that means its whitebaiting time.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Caught up with an old friend ….

……yesterday evening at the Honest Lawyer (best pub name ever I reckon)

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and as the sun was going down it really was a great spot to be, and talk about ole times.

Spotted locally….

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just love the bit in blue text.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Putting my Real Estate hat back on…

…..photo taken from the deck……

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this here is a perfect example of a 3 bedroom home in Nelson with a decent view – on at $369,000+.

(New to the market today)

Not hard to tell Rugby World Cup is near

everywhere you look

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there are these posters

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provided by the Nelson City Council

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and highlighting the teams that we will be hosting in 3 weeks time.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Sundays “Bootsale” picking up

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maybe on account of spring cleaning…..just a guess?

Sunday mornings at the carpark are a bit busier.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Fabulous Day in Mot today watching Skydivers

Every year Skydive Abel Tasman host the Good Vibes Boogie,

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and 2011 was no different. Just for your information Skydive is voted the number 1 attraction in Mot on TripAdvisor.

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It brings over 100 local and international skydivers together

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in Motueka around this time of the year.

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At least 3 planes

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were busy spotted trying to keep all the busy

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contestants in the air this year.

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